I still haven't found anything that allows the regular diamonds to still sparkle. It shines, but you no longer see the individual facets give off their full sparkle. I do, however, like this liqutex for the rhinestones. It does not dull them at all. I would use this on my notebooks and rhinestone partials (or even a full crystal). Thank you so much for sharing!!

@deborahhinnenkamp2226

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you Susan. Any sealer I've used or seen demonstrated does not let the shine of the original diamond come through...we are merely seeing the shine of the gloss that was applied.

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, that no matter what you put on regular drills, there is going to a change in the sparkle (even if you put water on them there would be a change), but I do think it looks better than anything else I have tried. The Liquitex on the other hand is fantastic for special drills - as you noticed. I very rarely seal a DP that is important to me - I will frame it under acrylic ( as glass is so heavy). I have DPS that have been framed for over two years that have not changed in any way, so that is my preferred method for my more expensive and favorite ones.

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

It would be impossible to put anything on them that won't change their appearance in some way. I prefer framing my favorite and more expensive DPs and having an acrylic piece covering it to protect it from dirt, air and people touching it. For notebooks and other pieces that are going to be handled, I find that the Liquitex holds the drills nicely and also leaves a more clear shine. Everyone has to decide what is best for themselves.

I just did my first diamond painting and I watched your video on how to seal it. Your video really helped me not to be afraid to seal it. I definitely like the way the Liquitex went on and the fact that it has no smell.

@gbmaltese

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!! I love Liquitex - it hasn't let me down yet 😊

Thank you for all you hard work figuring that out for us

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Vicki!!

The Liquitex gives them both even a shinier look than drills alone! Going to have to try this one out! Thank you.

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

This has been my favorite one so far, and I've tried a bunch of them!

I will be purchasing the Liquid Tex; just what I was looking for; thank you for all your great ideas and info.

@gbmaltese

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you so much for letting me know about Liquitex, I've added it to my shopping list. I will soon be completing my first DP canvas and this product sounds just like what I was looking for. You have got some of the most beautiful paintings that I have ever seen. Thanks again for sharing this video.

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comments Phyllis!! I normally frame my favorite canvases, as this keeps the air and dirt from getting to them. I have several that have been framed for over 1 and 2 years and they are doing great. I will seal smaller ones if I don't put them in my portfolio and I always seal notebooks, key chains and other items like that. Sealing is another option when trying to save money on framing too 😊

Grace,you gave me something to think about.....ty

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Thank you for this video! I was afraid to seal my paintings but you made it easy! Thank you!😎

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. It really is easy, so don't be worried about it and have fun!!

Thank you girl you give so much more then knowledge and you don’t even know it😘

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet Corana - thank you!! 💖🥰🤗

I am going to have to try this because I have a lot of special drill projects that I am going to be doing for gifts and I want them to last. Thank you for sharing!!!

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

I love this stuff!! It works great and as you can see - it leaves a nice finish! You are so welcome!

Thank you for this video, it is what I needed to know about sealing my paintings....

@gbmaltese

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!!

Thank you Grace for showing the "peeling skin look" on the dp. That's a great description for what has happened. That's what happened to the keychain I used Mod Podge on. Please continue to share "the results and time line" on the sealant effects. It will answer many questions about the products. Another KZreadr stated she uses baby wipes to "clean the drills" before applying her selected sealant. After she applies the sealant she again wipes the top of the drills to "remove the excess so it doesn't take the natural shine away." You did show the "dabbing of excess." Will you try the "cleaning process" with liquidtex and advise if there is a difference with the extra steps. Thanks! 🤗🙏💜

You are awesome Grace! Love your vids!

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mary!! ❤🌺

Thank you for sharing I watched your first video on sealing and have used liquitex ever sense I love ❤️ it. Have a beautiful day. Stay safe and well enjoy your self

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jane - I'm so glad you like using it. This is hands down my favorite sealer - easy to use, looks good and holds the drills in place 💖

Liquitex, yea I love it ! Great product thank you for finding this. 👧🏻

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! This stuff is great!! You are so welcome!!

Thank you!! I have not sealed anything yet, but I have a painting with popping drills I need to seal before I frame. Really appreciate the info!! ☺

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

The dreaded popping drills!! I'm thankful I've not encountered that problem. Yes, you will definitely need to seal it before you can frame it - so sad that there are companies selling such poor quality products.

This is very good info. I had ordered the Tombow aqua a while back, but luckily haven't used it yet on any diamond paintings. Amazon is currently out of the bigger size Liquitex, but they still have the 4 oz size, so I ordered that. Thank you for this video!

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!! I will normally frame my favorite DPs, and not seal them, but this is great if you don't want to frame them. I absolutely love this on notebooks, key chains, and partials. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thank you so much for sharing. I'm working on a custom that I want to look nice. So this is now on my wishlist

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

I normally like to frame my diamond paintings, but if I can't afford it, this would be my next option 😊

@nataliel.5098

4 жыл бұрын

gbmaltese I got a lot of cheap dp”s so the drills are already falling off. And they are sitting in my craft cart waiting to be stored. So I’m going to start sealing everything. Plus it seems to be better protection. 🙂

That's so cool ms Grace.

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rose!!

I bought some of this in January but life got in the way so I haven't tried it yet. Looks great!

@gbmaltese

3 жыл бұрын

I truly understand that!! Life has a tendency to do that!! 💕

This was super helpful. I have been using Mod Podge but it was super thick and I kept using too much which took away the sparkle. I’m going to try this on my next painting. Thank you.

@gbmaltese

3 жыл бұрын

I love the Liquitex so much!! I have tried so many different kinds over the last couple of years, and this is my absolute favorite! I hope it works well for you - it doesn't take very much of it!!

Thanks for this!!!! I had asked about this just today hehe

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

💖

Thank you for sharing this! 😀

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

i use Liquitex for my acrylic paintings but never thought to use it for my 5D paintings as well. Thanks for the helpful info :)

@kellytaylor7805

4 жыл бұрын

They are beautiful with liquitex! Absolutely gorgeous!

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!! This stuff is amazing!!

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kelly!

I always dab over the top of crystals.........This is a good medium....I use it when I paint also...

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, dabbing over the top really does help. I almost forgot to mention that - it doesn't take a whole lot of time either. This stuff is really great!!

Thanks for. Sharing. I will quit using triple thick. Going to get the liquitex. ❤️

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Triple Thick would be okay for key chains, but I love the Liquitex the most - it is pliable and so easy to use 💖

Thank you! I actually have liquitex so winner for me!

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

YAY!! I really like this one the best!!

I have always used mod podge, I thin it with a little water. But I am willing to try other things

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

I have tried a lot of different ones, and i must say, this is my favorite by far!!

@deebryars6782

4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a bottle waiting for it to arrive.

I will be purchasing that awesome seald

@gbmaltese

4 ай бұрын

If I choose to seal a painting, the Liquid High Gloss Varnish is my top choice. You only need a small amount, and then just use a damp cloth to light dab the tops of your drills off before it dries.

Thank you for the video! I just ordered varnish. I was very disappointed in Aqua glue (flakes off over time), I do like resin but it's too messy to work on & too long to dry. So, I hope varnish will be my rescue. Especially for the notebooks.

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nat!!! I felt sick when I saw how the Aqua Glue did on that little DP - it was a practice piece, but still, so disappointing. This Liquitex is great - in some ways it almost reminds me of resin, but so easy. It is self-leveling and non-yellowing. Those drills on that notebook have been on there for months, and every so often I pick it up and bend it and turn the pages and scratch my nails over it, just to test it out. I really can't wait to hear what you think about it!!

After watching other videos on this product, I am thinking I will stick with Mod Podge. Each one cautioned against brush strokes. I have DP's that are a year old and still looking good with the Podge. As always thanks for your videos Grace!

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

I think the overworking with the brush affects normal painting more than it does for DP, but stick with what you like best. It's great we have so many choices!! You are so welcome Lori!!

This is so helpful! I’m trying this out! I’ve been using DecoArt Triple Thick but the canvas won’t bend like yours. Thank you👍👍

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is the only drawback I have to the Triple Thick. The Liquitex is so much better in my opinion, and I've used them both. The Liquitex stays pliable, but still holds onto the drills!!

Your nails look pretty!

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kelly!!

Thank you for showing the results after several months! That's the most important part imho and no one else does that. Would you do an update since it will be 2 years from the original videos of notebook and keychains?

@gbmaltese

2 жыл бұрын

I agree - waiting a few months will really help one understand how well these will last over time. I plan on another update of sealing a DP pillow and I can show some of the items I did here!! Great idea - thanks!!

I'm so thankful for your experiment and update! I have been experimenting with various sealants as well. When I think I've found one..a month or two. goes by and I find that it has pealed or cracked lol! No fun when you have put in so much work! I realize this video was done awhile ago but I was wondering if Liquitex is still your favorite sealant? Again, thanks for all your hard work!

@gbmaltese

11 ай бұрын

Yes!!! Liquitex is still my favorite!!

Hello hermanita. i remember when you tested those sealers when I come around to doing the paintings i have i will seal them using that. i have to go back south nayeli busted 2 toe nails so i will be down there a whole week to help w the kids. you be safe 🥰🌹🌹

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Oh no, poor Nayeli!! I hope all goes well for you and the family! Take care my dear hermanita! 🤗🥰💖

Super mooi . Notebooks .

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Hartelijk dank!

Hey Grace, Thanks for the video. I have been using Mod Podge and I don't like the results. I am going to get some of the Liquitex and see how it works. I would like to do some notebooks for Christmas gifts so I don't want any crackling or peelling. I hope you are doing okay. We have had it hot but right now it is not too bad but probably not as hot as you. Take care, stay safe, and I will see you in the next video.

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

HI Karen!! I love the Liquitex!! It works great on notebooks, and is so easy to use. No smell, easy clean up, looks pretty and no falling drills!! Oh my gosh, it has been so hot here that I don't dare go outside!! When I step outside, my glasses fog up from the heat. I don't keep my house that cold either - my thermostat is on 80, and I still get fogging up glasses on some days, because of the heat and humidity. Next week is supposed to be a bit better with temps in the lower 90's, if you can call that good - lol!! You stay safe too sweetie!! See you again soon!

Hi Grace. Haven’t commented in a while. Nice video! 😎

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa!! I hope you are doing well! Thank you!

We are both Liquitex champions. You really need to post your mystery mosaics on IG and @belbafamily. They would love to see them. Btw the parrot/bird looks fantastic💖💎💕🌻😘

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Liquitex is definitely the best I have tried - and there have been a lot. That's a great idea - I really need to post those. When I feel more like getting around, I will get that done. It's been a rough few days. 💖🌺💐

Gorgeous finish Grace. Liquitex it is! Do you recommend Liquitex for bookmarks? Or Decoart Triple Thick? Do you have any video using foam boards? Thanks a lot for your help Grace! I’m so grateful...😘❤️🥰

@gbmaltese

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dora!! I only use Liquitex now - it's my favorite!! I don't have a video on using foam board, but all you would need to do is cut a piece to fit your DP and then either use glue or use strong double-stick tape to attach the two pieces together. I hope that helps!! 💖😘🥰

Thank you very much! I now have the larger bottle in my cart on Amazon. This will be great for the key chains that I am doing for the coworkers and I can use it on my Madalas too! No smell is great since I live in an apartment and cant take it outside.

@gbmaltese

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!! Yes!! I can't stand the fumes of some of the products out there. I love this stuff for everything!!

The first one looked great. What made the third one superior? I mean, what's the difference between the UV resin and the Liquitex?

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

I love the first one too, but since it is UV resin, it has to be cured under a UV lamp - a DP won't fit under the lamp. That is the reason I find the 3rd one to be better for a DP. I did a video on sealing those notebooks, so if you want to see how I cured it under a lamp - that video is linked underneath this one.

Does look good may try some. I have that brush but i cant find it since my move, so much stuff got misplaced lol.

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

I know how moving can be. Of course, I haven't moved, and I can't find half the things I'm looking for - lol!! My favorite DPs I frame, but this one is my favorite sealer if I don't want to frame one. I've tried so many different kinds.

@karenoderkirk1831

4 жыл бұрын

@@gbmaltese have you tried the minwax polycrylic? I have a jar of that, need to experiment on my beautiful boot which did nothing but pop drills so i trashed it, it is now for experiments what there is of it

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

@@karenoderkirk1831 I looked at the minwax polycrylic and when I saw that the vapors were harmful I chose not to purchase it. The Liquitex has no smell, isn't harmful, so you can use it in the house and it works great. Hope that helps!

Great information on sealers’ loved your segment, can you please, please tell me where you purchase the beautiful diamonds dots with a little girl with an umbrella, flowers, butterflies, my granddaughter saw it and she wants me to make one for her, thank you so much

@gbmaltese

4 ай бұрын

I purchased that one a long time ago, and I really don't remember where I got it. Check out sites like gbfke.com , coodeals.com and smaller Chinese companies like that. Look for their crystal kits in their stores. Hope that helps!!

I used Liquidtex on my square drills with just one coat & the painting cracked after harding because it was very stiff. Let me know what you think. Thanks Gail

@gbmaltese

Жыл бұрын

The only thing I can think of that might have happened, is that the coating you put on might have been too thick. I usually use a wet washcloth or paper towel to blot the tops of the drills to remove some of the excess. I'm so sorry that that happened to you!!!

Thank you Grace. Enjoyed the video very much. I have already ordered some liquitex. Did you seal your cushion cover . Very interested in finding out as I have ordered three. Thanks again and stay safe.

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lorraine - thank you!! I did not seal my pillow cover, as i was afraid it would ruin the fabric. I keep my pillow in a place where nothing will be touching it, and not one drill has fallen off 😊

@karlabavousett9869

3 жыл бұрын

If you decide to seal the cover please share your results.

Hi grace I was just watching your video and the sealer looks excactly like mine when dry but mine isnt an ordinary sealer..ive been using this sealer for yrs it doesnt crack or peel,it dries clear it keeps dust out and the shine doesnt fade..i even used it on my mosaic picture.

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah! What is the name of the sealer that you use? I really like the Liquitex I am using.

@sarahjackson4967

4 жыл бұрын

@@gbmaltese Hi grace I use PVA glue watered down and ive had no problems with it

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

@@sarahjackson4967 Are the fumes on that toxic? That was one thing I was really looking for in my quest for my favorite sealer.

@sarahjackson4967

4 жыл бұрын

@@gbmaltese There are no toxic fumes and it dries clear too

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

@@sarahjackson4967 Awesome!

Hello Grace💖🤗, I've never seen the product before. I've used minwax with fine glitter added. It's the gloss, no yellow. I'm curious if you put the extra fine glitter in the Liquudtext you would still have the glitter effect on regular drills. It looked like on your video everything has that wonderful shine but not the glitter aspect of the drills. It could be I'm using my phone to watch and the drills just don't show the glitter. Love how it doesn't crack at all. Loved the acrylic look for coasters or when you want to use paintings for other used than pictures. Great video. Definitely won't be using the Tom Bow. I have some but had put off using it. What a disappointment it must have been to notice what happened. You take care and I hope your week is going great! May Jesus bless you and yours,Lin ✝️🐶🐶🐶🐶🐦🐢🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎💖🦒🐧🐲🤗

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lin!! I didn't buy the Minwax, as it warned that the fumes are dangerous - the Liquitex has no harmful fumes - no smell at all, so i can use it in the house. I will have to try adding some very fine glitter and see what happens. As with pretty much anything that you put on these drills, it will lose a bit of shine, but this one loses less than others that I have tried. I also like that it is flexible and doesn't crack. Using the resin was fun to experiment with, and I thought it might be nice to use as place mats or coasters, not to hang on the wall. It definitely changes the whole look of your DP, but it was interesting to do. I was sick when I saw how the Tom Bow looked after a few months - it was horrible. I'm just glad it was a practice piece. I have been trying out all types of sealers and found this Liquitex to be my favorite. I normally will frame my favorite DPs, but this is great for smaller ones, notebooks, key chains, partials and things like that. You should see how many different types of sealers I own - lol!! I don't use any of them but the Liquitex now. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. God Bless you my friend. Stay well and safe. 💐➕💐🌺🐶🐶🐶🐦🥰💖🌻

Have u tried polyarcrylic by minwax or the varnish by american plaid

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

I looked at it to try it, but when I saw that it has harmful vapors I wouldn't purchase it. The Liquitex is safe to use indoors - so smell or harmful vapors

Thank you for doing this video. I used the Deco Art Triple Thick on my first 2 DP. Now the lid is stuck closed. I paint as well and have Liquidtex Varnish but it's a Matte finish. Will this dull the drills??? Thank you

@gbmaltese

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!! I think the Matte finish might dull the drills some - I've never used a Matte finish on my DPs

Have you tried "Duraclear?" I'm curious about how well its reputation precedes it.

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have tried it on key chains. It wouldn't hold the drills in place. If you watch my video I linked under this video about sealing key chains, you can see how well it performed.

Oh Grace thank you so much for this video. I have been lost as to what to seal a painting with. It has popping drills crazy and not liked enough to frame. Its a 50 x 50 so frames are expensive and hard to come by that size in New Zealand. Now I will buy a hanging frame from China, seal it, then donate it to somewhere like my doctors rooms. They will be able to dust it as needed 🤗

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome SunnyBelle!!! That's awful to have popping drills! This sealer should hold them in place and still look nice! I'm like you - I only frame my favorite pieces!! 😊💖

On the resin painting. How did you finish the sides of the painting

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't do anything special to them 😊

Do you know if this product yellows over time?

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

It says on the back that it is non-yellowing. It is used on all types of artwork.

It still sparkles!

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

This is definitely my favorite sealer 😊

Have a question Grace. I recently purchased the liquitex gloss sealer to use on one of the collapsible boxes with a butterfly to diamond paint. Now I'm doubting myself about putting it on to seal. It seems to be a material in the background. Have you ever sealed something like this? Thanks for your opinion.

@gbmaltese

2 жыл бұрын

I have not used any type of sealer on items that are cloth material. I did a pillow and didn't put a sealer on it, as I was afraid it would soak into the fabric and make it stiff. If it's not something that you are going to be handling a lot, you might not want to chance it. Sorry I can't be more help!

@sherrysterner5276

2 жыл бұрын

@@gbmaltese Thank you. I'll leave it alone. Appreciate your help.

I'm looking for a good sealer for my diamond art painting, where do I buy this from? Beautiful pictures 😍😍

@gbmaltese

Жыл бұрын

I buy mine from Amazon, but I think you can find it at Walmart, Hobby Lobby or other stores.

@ke707

Жыл бұрын

@@gbmaltese thank you, I'm in England, but will look on Amazon 😊👍

@gbmaltese

Жыл бұрын

@@ke707 I hope you can find it!!

do you have any idea where I can buy 4 placers for diamonds?? Thats all I like to use & I cant find them anywhere...LOL

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

Here's a link to some on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Staroar-Diamond-Painting-Tools-Panting/dp/B07P9GX2Y6/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-drs1_0?crid=1E3KUZCJBUGOG&cv_ct_cx=4+placer+for+diamond+painting&dchild=1&keywords=4+placer+for+diamond+painting&pd_rd_i=B07P9GX2Y6&pd_rd_r=ca81f685-fba0-4e63-91f3-0407dd3bab49&pd_rd_w=BfrKH&pd_rd_wg=dnxRi&pf_rd_p=055f7364-94db-4b93-80d6-346300592c66&pf_rd_r=XQV5ZTV3APWJ2JCDQ6TK&psc=1&qid=1595353128&sprefix=4+placers+for+diamond+%2Caps%2C180&sr=1-1-f7123c3d-6c2e-4dbe-9d7a-6185fb77bc58

i tried triple thick and soon as i moved my diamond painting i could here cracking and it cracks in between all the drills.. im gona buy liquitex because i want some flexibility

@gbmaltese

Жыл бұрын

I had problems with the Triple Thick too. After I use the Liquitex, I take a wet paper towel or washcloth and blot the top of the drills off very lightly. You want to make sure you don't put too thick of a coating on it.

@aquarius9900

Жыл бұрын

@@gbmaltese ok cool thank you... that's what painters use for canvases they roll up to right?

@gbmaltese

Жыл бұрын

@@aquarius9900 I really don't know, sorry.

I thought it actually took away the sparkle of the diamonds, compared to the top of the painting. I'm looking for something that would let the original sparkle shine bright as before applying sealer..

@gbmaltese

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!! 😊 Even if you just put plain water on it, it's going to change the way it shines some. My favorite paintings I do not seal, I frame them behind glass or acrylic. Liquitex is the best one I have found so far, and I've tried a lot. It's perfect for notebooks, key chains etc... when you don't want to knock off the drills.

@froghotdog1

3 жыл бұрын

@@gbmaltese thank you... I think I'm looking for something not invented yet. LOL I'm just hanging them on my wall, not even in frames, so just wanted a little protection but with a POP. no big deal.. God bless..

@gbmaltese

3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree that I don't think there is anything that will leave the original shine. Only thing that would work is to put something super sticky to the bottom of the drills!! Not sure how long the stickiness on the canvas will hold the drills, but I hope it's a long time 😊 Take care!!

This is very helpful! I was wondering, can you estimate how far one bottle of the liquitex goes? I know diamond paintings are all different sizes, but it's hard to have an instinct about how far 8 ounces would go. Like did you use a significant part of the bottle doing these?

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

I would say that I have used about 1/4 of a bottle or less on these in the video and on a couple of notebooks that I did. I have no idea how many diamond paintings you could get done with one bottle - a lot depends on the size of the DPs and how much you use at a time. Some people might use more or less than I do.

Were you get at liquitex?

@gbmaltese

3 жыл бұрын

Here is a link to it on Walmart.com: www.walmart.com/ip/Liquitex-Gloss-Varnish-8-oz/24419236

@paulineearhart3129

3 жыл бұрын

Oh you get this Walmart?

@gbmaltese

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulineearhart3129 You can get it at Walmart, Amazon or maybe some other stores too.

Did you use only one coat of Liquitex? I just did a small purse, plan on using liquitex to seal it

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

I used two. I put on one thin coat, waited 3 hours and then put on another thin coat. It looks ever better after you have waited a day or two after the second coat!! Love this stuff!

@nancyb7398

4 жыл бұрын

gbmaltese Thank you so much! I had trouble finding it but I did find some at Hobby Lobby. I used polyurethane on a journal and have noticed small cracks. Could be our climate, it’s dry here in Colorado, decided to try the Liquitex. Thanks for the video review!

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

@@nancyb7398 I'm so glad you found it!! I looked into trying the polyurethane, but when I saw that the fumes were toxic, I decided against it. Have fun sealing - this works very quickly and leaves an amazing finish.

With that fox picture the top part you didn't do looked alot shinier than the resin part you did do so I wasn't really impressed with it. It seemed to take away the shine off the individual facets. I agree with previous comment from Susan so I will keep looking for something better. Thanks for video it was very informative.

@gbmaltese

3 жыл бұрын

For my favorite paintings, I don't use any sealer, as I don't care what you use, there is going to be some change to the shine. Even if you just put plain water on the drills, the shine will not be as great. I frame the DPs that are most important to me and the glass or plastic piece keeps the drills secure (I have some DPs that have been framed for over 2 1/2 years that haven't lost one drill) I have videos on framing my DPs if you really want to keep the shine. Take care.

It looks like the Liquitex is better.

@gbmaltese

4 жыл бұрын

It is my favorite, that's for sure 😊